by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 20, 2026 | Addiction, Anxiety, Communication, Counseling, Emotions, Love, Marriage, Relationships
Love is often described as mysterious, unpredictable, and irrational. But few forms of attraction puzzle psychologists, clinicians, and laypeople alike as much as the phenomenon of falling in love with a psychopath. How can highly intelligent, manipulative, and often...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 30, 2025 | Addiction, Eating Disorders, Psychotherapy
“Food addiction” and compulsive eating disorders (like binge-eating disorder) aren’t just issues of willpower. They’re patterns of behavior driven by brain-reward circuitry, stress biology, emotions, and an environment filled with highly palatable, ultra-processed...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 13, 2025 | Addiction, Anxiety, Counseling, Eating Disorders, Nutrition
It’s no secret that sugar can wreak havoc on your body when you indulge a little too much. The harmful effects it can have on your physical health are well-studied, which is why researchers talk so much about reducing sugar to lower the risk of having anxiety....
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 17, 2025 | Addiction, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy
Addiction continues to be a pressing global health issue, affecting millions across various demographics. While traditional treatment methods such as 12-step programs, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) have long been...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 1, 2025 | Addiction, Anxiety, Child Development, Counseling, Depression, Marriage, Psychotherapy, PTSD
With mental health awareness on the rise, more people than ever are seeking therapy—and that’s a good thing. But when it comes to choosing a therapist, the options can be overwhelming. From psychologists and counselors to clinical social workers and marriage and...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 15, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety, Child Development, Counseling, Depression, Psychological Development
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause sudden unwanted and uncontrolled rapid and repeated movements or vocal sounds called tics. Tourette’s is considered a mental health disorder. Three tic disorders are included in the DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic...
